Master of Computer Science - Data Science Applicant Community

Master of Computer Science - Data Science Applicant Community

Master of Computer Science - Data Science Applicant Community

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

About this course: With a full tuition under $20K, the University of Illinois Master of Computer Science - Data Science (MCS-DS) is the most affordable gateway to one of the most lucrative and fastest growing careers of the new millennium. The MCS-DS builds expertise in four core areas of computer science: data visualization, machine learning, data mining and cloud computing, in addition to building valuable skill sets in statistics and information science with courses taught in collaboration with the University’s Statistics Department and ISchool (ranked #1 among Library and Information Studies Schools.)
The purpose of this community is to provide you with resources and support during the application process for the MCS-DS. You can post questions, discuss with fellow students who are also considering applying, and read about latest updates of the program. Admission officers from the University of Illinois will also be active in the forums and answer questions.
If you have any questions/feedback please post them in the forums!

Welcome to the applicant forums for the Master of Computer Science in Data Science! Please find below helpful information on the program and the application process. If you have more questions you are very welcome to post them in the Discussion Forums.

1 video, 11 readings

Reading: 2017 Applications Have Opened

Reading: Overview: How to Navigate the Applicant Community

Video: The Masters of Computer Science in Data Science

Reading: Getting Started: FAQs

Reading: Application Information and FAQs

Reading: MC-DS Program Content and Structure FAQs

Reading: International Applicants: Financial Aid and TOEFL

Reading: Tuition and Financial Aid

Reading: Why become a Data Scientist?

Reading: Meet your Professors!

Reading: Why Online?

Reading: Sample Curriculum

FAQs

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Coursework

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a world leader in research, teaching and public engagement, distinguished by the breadth of its programs, broad academic excellence, and internationally renowned faculty and alumni. Illinois serves the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and finding solutions to critical societal needs.

Ratings and Reviews

Rated 4.5 out of 5 of 37 ratings

MA

Good overview of the MCS - DS program.

The course is about the MCS-DS of Illinois University.

The explanations are great about the first Master Course offered by Coursera.

I appreciate the Course and all the orientations.

Thanks.

this course is including machine learning and analytics. It is practically very beneficial and worth learning.

RM

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